1989 Ford Transit 1.9L Petrol · G846 APD
1989 Ford Transit (1.9L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 79,008 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G846 APD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 79,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G846 APD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Transit (G846 APD) between April 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3”; “Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
G846 APD Mileage History
- 29/04/200964,155 mi
- 23/12/200964,181 mi+26 mi
- 28/01/201164,477 mi+296 mi
- 28/01/201264,556 mi+79 mi
- 12/01/201367,113 mi+2,557 mi
- 13/02/201472,554 mi+5,441 mi
- 16/02/201574,045 mi+1,491 mi
- 16/02/201574,045 mi
- 13/02/201674,900 mi+855 mi
- 07/06/201875,335 mi+435 mi
- 07/06/201875,335 mi
- 25/06/201977,513 mi+2,178 mi
- 27/06/201977,529 mi+16 mi
- 18/06/202077,716 mi+187 mi
- 21/09/202177,977 mi+261 mi
- 27/09/202177,980 mi+3 mi
- 14/09/202278,669 mi+689 mi
- 04/10/202378,743 mi+74 mi
- 02/10/202478,813 mi+70 mi
- 08/10/202478,827 mi+14 mi
- 02/02/202679,008 mi+181 mi
Average of roughly 886 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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